China has rejected U.S. allegations that it conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling the claims “outright lies.” Beijing accused Washington of using the accusations to justify its own nuclear trials. The Chinese foreign ministry demanded the U.S. stop what it called “irresponsible actions.” The U.S. made the claims at the UN Conference on Disarmament in […]
U.S.-China tensions
Pentagon warns China’s global military ambitions
The Pentagon has warned that China aims to become a global military superpower by 2049. The U.S. Department of Defense presented the report to Congress on December 23. It states Beijing is building a world-class military to protect its interests globally, challenging U.S. security. The report highlights China’s expansion across nuclear, maritime, cyber, and space […]